Detail 01
20Hz–16kHz frequency response
Deep low-end reach with a slightly earlier top-end rolloff than pricier models. Fine for kick, less air on cymbals.
Product detailSKU #1274034493321
Sennheisere 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cardioid dynamic instrument mic for kick drum and other loud low-frequency sources. The lower-cost entry into Sennheiser's kick mic range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking kick drum on a budget live rig
- Bass cabinets and low-end amp sources
- Floor toms and low percussion needing weight
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals or overheads — the voicing is aimed at low sources
- Detailed acoustic recording where a condenser fits better
- Anyone who needs one mic for varied sources
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind. Inside a kick drum that keeps hi-hat and snare bleed down on a loud stage.
Detail 03
0.25 mV/Pa, rising to 0.9 mV/Pa at 50Hz
Far more sensitive at low frequencies than midrange — the response itself does the kick voicing for you.
Detail 04
350 ohm impedance
Standard dynamic loading. Plugs into any mixer or interface mic preamp without a matching transformer.
Detail 05
2.36 in x 6.02 in body
Slim enough to pass through a ported kick head, though longer than some kick mics — check clearance to the beater.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No phantom power needed, but you still need an XLR cable and preamp
- 02Positioning inside a kick usually needs a short desktop or kick stand
- 03Ported resonant head makes placement far easier than miking outside
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the e 602 II only for kick drum?
It's voiced for kick, but the low-frequency emphasis also works on bass cabinets, floor toms, and low percussion. It's not a general-purpose mic.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic and runs off any standard XLR mic preamp without 48V.
03How does it compare to the e 902?
Both are Sennheiser cardioid dynamics voiced for kick. The e 602 II costs less and rolls off at 16kHz versus the e 902's 18kHz.
04What connection does it use?
XLR. You'll need an XLR cable into a mixer or audio interface with a mic preamp — there's no USB option.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20-16,000Hz
- Sensitivity
- 0,25 mV/Pa; @ 50 Hz 0,9 mV/Pa
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 11.28
- Dimensions
- 2.36 in x 6.02 in (60 mm x 153 mm)
2 detailsOther
- Pick Up Pattern
- Cardioid
- Nominal Impedence
- 350 Ohm
